The Republican | Don TreegerBrittini Benton during her arraignment in Hampshire Superior Court on Tuesday.

NORTHAMPTON — A Sunderland woman accused of killing a motorcyclist in a drunk driving accident pleaded not guilty to multiple charges Tuesday in Hampshire Superior Court.

Brittini M. Benton, 23, was driving south in the northbound lane on Route 116 in Hadley at about 2:30 a.m. on the morning of April 14 when her Volvo struck Daniel Haley's motorcycle, according to police. Haley, 24, an Amherst resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family was present Tuesday for Benton's arraignment.

In addition to manslaughter by motor vehicle, Benton is charged with motor vehicle homicide while under the influence of alcohol, manslaughter, negligent operation while under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury, aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, operating under the influence of alcohol, second offense, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Benton, who was not arraigned in district court, has not been in custody. Judge Daniel Ford released her on personal recognizance with the conditions that she remain drug and alcohol free, refrain from driving and wear an instrument that monitors her sobriety.